Ogilvie Construction
Aberdeen
Trainee Estimator
Why join Ogilvie Construction?
Ogilvie Construction Ltd deliver building projects in both the public and private sector. We are a multi-skilled organisation and pride ourselves on our people and recruiting the best talent. We provide a rewarding and challenging working environment for all our employees, and we understand the benefits of a talented workforce.
We have an opportunity for an Trainee Estimator to join our team in Aberdeen.
The role:
Working with an established team you will be responsible for the following:
- Electronic storing and checking of Tender Documents
- Tender document enquiry preparation
- Log and edit tenders on Estimating Software System (ConQuest)
- Input Bill of Quantities on Estimating Software System (ConQuest)
- Tender document enquiry preparation on Estimating Software System (Conquest)
- Attend site visits with other team members to review prelim requirements, site constraints, risk & opportunities
- Handling department incoming/outgoing telephone calls
- Review and reporting of supply chain quotations
- Day-to-day management of subcontractors and suppliers database
- Liaising with Subcontractors/Suppliers, Design Teams and Clients
- Attendance & contribution at various tender process meetings
- Estimating and cost planning
- Maintain an electronic and hard copy filing system including management of archive files
- Preparation of tender documents for submission in line with client requirements
- Input to the day to day management of subcontractors and suppliers database
About you
Are you:
- Competent at Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook?
- Able to work to demanding time and quality targets?
Do you:
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills?
- Work well as part of a team?
Training & Development:
You will be enrolled into Technical College or University day release to study and achieve a degree in a relevant construction subject.
Benefits:
- Early finish Friday (3:30pm)
- 32 days annual holiday entitlement
- Access to Well-being Champions and Mental Health First Aiders
- Generous contributory personal Pension Scheme
- Salary exchange pension with employer NI savings included
- Profit share scheme
- Excellent death in service cover
- Employee Assistance Programme including 5 counselling sessions